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Ubisoft E3 Line-up Confirmed

(Press Release)

Montréal, Canada – APRIL 14, 2005 – Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest videogame publishers, announces its lineup of titles for the 2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), to be held May 18–20, 2005 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. Ubisoft will showcase its titles at booth #1300 in the South Hall.

Games developed for a next-generation console by Ubisoft will be shown at E3. A preview of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® 3 (working title) will demonstrate some of the incredible capacities of the new console. Ubisoft will also provide a glimpse of Peter Jackson’s King Kong™, being developed for all platforms, including next-generation.

E3 attendees will also get a sneak peek at AND 1® Streetball, Ubisoft’s first sports game, as well as new installments of our core brands.

Below is the complete list of Ubisoft titles and the specific platform(s) to be shown at E3 2005:

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AND 1® Streetball [PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system]: Experience the jaw-dropping moves of genuine streetball legends or establish your reputation by creating your own unique moves and signature style.
Far Cry Instincts™ [Xbox®]: The PC survival shooter and smash hit of 2004 re-imagined for console gamers.
Heroes of Might & Magic® V [PC]: The legendary heroic fantasy game returns, based on features and values of the original saga, but with a more mature fantasy universe and unrivaled innovation.

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187 Ride or Die™ [PlayStation 2, Xbox]: Urban street racing at its grittiest comes to life as you defend your turf.
Peter Jackson’s King Kong™ [PlayStation 2, Xbox, next-generation console]: Experience the must-have game based on Universal Pictures’ King Kong film from Academy Award® winning director Peter Jackson.
Prince of Persia® 3 (working title) [PlayStation 2, Xbox]: Blending the winning elements from the first two masterpieces to bring a unique and unexpected twist to the award-winning franchise.
Blazing Angels™: Squadrons of WWII [Xbox]: Experience the most gripping and famous battles of World War II through the eyes of a squadron commander and ace fighter pilot.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® 3 (working title) [next-generation console]: Next-generation console technology meets the soldier of the future to revolutionize the classic squad-based shooter.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Lockdown™ [PlayStation 2, Xbox]: The ultimate reference in multiplayer experience returns with the all-new Rivalry Mode and Persistent Elite Creation Mode.
America’s Army®: Rise of a Soldier™ [PlayStation 2, Xbox]: The most authentic military game to date incorporating true-to-life character progression with an all-new Career mode (displayed at the U.S. Army Booth, #1608 in the South Hall).

Two additional Ubisoft titles will be shown behind closed doors:

Brothers in Arms Road to Hill 30™: New Chapter (working title) [PC, Xbox]: Gearbox Software’s stunning follow-up to what is already considered the best World War II military action game.

Myst® V: End of Ages [PC]: Resolve unanswered questions in the breathtaking finale to the epic journey.

“Ubisoft will show attendees the incredible capacities of next-generation consoles and confirm our mastery of current technology through the quality of the games present on our booth,” said Yves Guillemot, president and chief executive officer of Ubisoft.